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<blockquote data-quote="rockridgecattle" data-source="post: 844547" data-attributes="member: 6198"><p>We have a defined season aswell. We like it alot. Like the fact that we do not have to worry about calving when haying or working bees. Also like nova mentioned the feed and supplement needs. With a defined season, it is easier to feed the herd the same because there are times in the year when the nutrition needs are at the lowest and times when they are at the highest. Calving all year round means some loose out. It can cost more when feeding to meet all the demands of cows when they are at different stages.</p><p>The other reason we like it is, we can really pick out the poor doers. It is easier to see the ones with the poor calf when they are all the same age. Or the ones which do not convert the feed as well, putting it on themselves rather than the calf. Or that same cow that does not breed back on time.</p><p>The one drawback is...culling is going to become a regular and important thing on the ranch...because not all cows will measure up when on a level playing field. </p><p>This post was not well put together..been a long day, but the idea is there</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rockridgecattle, post: 844547, member: 6198"] We have a defined season aswell. We like it alot. Like the fact that we do not have to worry about calving when haying or working bees. Also like nova mentioned the feed and supplement needs. With a defined season, it is easier to feed the herd the same because there are times in the year when the nutrition needs are at the lowest and times when they are at the highest. Calving all year round means some loose out. It can cost more when feeding to meet all the demands of cows when they are at different stages. The other reason we like it is, we can really pick out the poor doers. It is easier to see the ones with the poor calf when they are all the same age. Or the ones which do not convert the feed as well, putting it on themselves rather than the calf. Or that same cow that does not breed back on time. The one drawback is...culling is going to become a regular and important thing on the ranch...because not all cows will measure up when on a level playing field. This post was not well put together..been a long day, but the idea is there [/QUOTE]
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